Essays about: "Affordance theory"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 41 essays containing the words Affordance theory.

1. 26. Matters of materiality : researchers' use of print and digital formats for academic reading

   University essay from

   Author : Siri Anne Pihlstrøm; [2020]
   Keywords : Academic reading; researchers; digital reading; reading practices; materiality; affordance; screen; print;

   Abstract : Searching, accessing, reading, and storing academic literature is increasingly done with the help of digital devices. This master’s thesis presents the results of a qualitative study on researchers’ academic reading practices, including the surrounding practices of searching for and storing the literature. READ MORE

3. 27. Saving water without thinking : An innovative way to sustainable daily water use behavior

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

   Author : Shuhao Xue; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Product design, as an essential way to achieve sustainability, plays an indispensable role in sustainable design. However, the innovation of products often focuses on technical improvement, while ignoring the use phase of the product - which has great potential for reducing the environmental image. READ MORE

4. 28. Identification of the factors affecting KMS adoption and utilization for the technical training process : A single-case study within heavy industry

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Jacob Brandin; Julia Lundgren; [2020]
   Keywords : KMS Adoption; KMS Factors; Knowledge Management; Knowledge Management Systems; Success Factors; KMS Success Factors; KMS utilization; Case study; Heavy Industry; Affordance Theory;

   Abstract : The intensifying value of learning, competence, and knowledge motivates decisions toward implementing knowledge management systems (KMS) to capitalize on the potential benefits of facilitating knowledge sharing, collecting, storing, and dissemination on a global scale. However, these systems frequently remain underutilized, and organizations encounter obstacles to achieve their proposed outcome. READ MORE

5. 29. The Image of IKEA’s Online Portals in Times of COVID-19 With Regards to its CSR and Experiential Marketing- Exemplified by IKEA Austria

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Isabella Kullnig; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : As a response to COVID-19, IKEA Austria is trying to encourage its customers to rediscover their homes via its online shop. It is making an enormous effort to translate the in-store activity to the digital world, so that its customers may still experience an emotional customer journey. READ MORE

6. 30. Instagram affordances among post-pregnant body advocates

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Linda Singh; [2019]
   Keywords : post-pregnant; post-pregnancy; body advocates; Instagram; Affordances; emotional affordances; affordance theory; objectification theory; feminist reflexivity; comparison theory; postmodern feminism; survey; mixed method;

   Abstract : ABSTRACTObjectification of especially women have often been mentioned in connection to discussions concerning negative body image wherein individuals have been claimed to evaluate their body and look based on standardized societal ideals (Nash:2015, Hodgkinson, Wittkowski & Smith:2014). Studies have also shown that newspapers, magazines, and movies routinely present post-pregnancy bodies as something temporarily that women should strive to improve (Breda et al. READ MORE